Someone “accidentally” leaked 12 minutes of gameplay from the upcomming Star Wars Battlefront 2 online. This 12 minute video gives us a good taste of how it will look and feel to play as Darth Maul and Rey. Check out the video below. While the video quality is a bit lacking, this gives you a pretty decent sense of the game and it’s pretty cool to see Rey going toe-to-toe with Darth Maul. The footage was original shared by youtuber NukemDukem’s EA Play footage, which was likely recorded before the event. The video featured a “sponsored by EA” graphic in the lower left-hand corner, but has now been removed. But as with anything ells on the web, it has been shared and is now all over the place for our viewing pleasure. Star Wars Battlefront 2 is slated for release on November 17 for PC, Xbox One, and PlayStation 4 with a…
Star Wars Battlefront II preorders will get early access to the multiplayer beta
There will be plenty of new Star Wars Battlefront II information available at at E3 in the comming later, but ahead of its gameplay reveal, EA has released new details for its official multiplayer beta. When the multiplayer beta kicks off this later this year, players who preorder the game will get early access Xbox One, PS4, and Origin for PC. Check it out: On June 10, the gameplay world premiere of Star Wars Battlefront II will be streamed live at EA PLAY – and we promise it will not disappoint. What also won’t disappoint is our news that will get any die-hard fan access to the game sooner than later. This fall, you’ll be able to experience the epic scale of the Star Wars™ universe with a Star Wars™ Battlefront™ II multiplayer Beta on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Origin for PC. Even better? Any fans who pre-order the…
SWTOR Class Changes for Hatred Assassin and Serenity Shadow in 5.3
Yesterday we told you about the class changes coming to SWTOR this summer. Here is the first set of changes that are planned to go live with the upcoming Game Update 5.3. This time for Hatred and Serenity shadow: Class Changes: Hatred Assassin / Serenity Shadow | 06.09.2017, 03:00 PM Hey folks, Below you will find the first set of changes that are planned for Game Update 5.3. Here is a statement from the Combat team on what their plans are for Hatred and Serenity. Quote: With the Class changes in 5.3, we wanted to address several balance issues. One Discipline that we found to be lagging behind its target DPS output was the Hatred Assassin / Serenity Shadow. We changed several skills for this Discipline to increase its DPS output. We wanted to help Hatred / Serenity shine at what it is supposed to be known for: high sustained melee damage….
SWTOR Discussion Topic: Class Changes This Summer
Eric Musco took on the official forums, and posted a list of specs and classes that are up for some balances in patch 5.3 coming this summer. Check it out: Discussion Topic: Class Changes This Summer | 06.07.2017, 10:06 PM Hey folks, As Keith mentioned in the roadmap, we want to start the process of having weekly discussion threads here on the forums. Let’s get this started with our first topic, Class changes starting with Game Update 5.3. Let us know what you think of the list! Are these the Disciplines you expected to see? Are any missing and if so which ones and why? The following is each Class/Discipline we are currently looking into changing. By Friday, we will begin posting in-depth threads on exactly what is happening to each Discipline. This will include whether they are being buffed or nerfed and why, along with the specific planned changes. These threads…
Changes to the Cartel Market — Tuesday June 06 2017
Here are the weekly cartel market items on sale for June 6 – June 13 2017. Remember you can support this blog by buying your cartel coins on Amazon via this link were you also will get a Exclusive Item [Online Game Code] New Items Price Helpful links SITH RECLUSE ARMOR SET 2210 Information from TOR FASHION Items No Longer Available Helpful links SCAVENGER’S LUGGERWAHL Information from TOR FASHION GRAND EXPLORER PACK Information from TOR FASHION Items Available Again Price Helpful links STAR CLUSTER’S NIGHTLIFE PACK 250 Pack contents from DulfyInformation from TOR FASHION HYPERCRATE: CLUB VERTICA’S NIGHTLIFE PACKS 5180 Pack contents from DulfyInformation from TOR FASHION CLUB VERTICA’S NIGHTLIFE PACK 250 Pack contents from DulfyInformation from TOR FASHION HYPERCRATE: STAR CLUSTER’S NIGHTLIFE PACK 5180 Pack contents from DulfyInformation from TOR FASHION Price Change Old Price New Price Percent Change Normal Price Helpful links RENAME: GUILD NAME 1000 3000 +200% 3000 LEGACY UNLOCK:…
Star Wars: The Old Republic Netflix Series Petition Closes In On 200,000 Signatures
Remember when we told you how fans wanted Netflix to bring a Star Wars: The Old Republic series? Well, that petition has really been gaining traction since we last mentioned it. Now it’s closing in on 200,000 signatures and it’s not too late for you to get your signature in. They need fewer than 5,000 to meet their goal. If you want to see Disney agree to bring an Old-Republic-era Star Wars series to Netflix, then head on over, read it, and add your sig to the list. It only takes a minute and it’s really easy to do. Why The Old Republic? “The Old Republic era is a pivotal point in the Star Wars timeline because that’s where everything changed, from the Jedi Civil War and the fall of Revan, the First Jedi Purge, and an omnipresent darkness that not only watched the chaos from afar but also kick-started the downfall….
Celebrate EA Play to Give in the Galactic Defender Event in SWTOR
Starting today, Bioware is doing a Galactic Defender event for EA Play to Give from June 2 to June 4. Check it out: From Friday, June 2 through Sunday, June 4, jump into Star Wars™: The Old Republic™ and join the Galactic Defender Event to celebrate EA’s Play to Give program. Through Play to Give, we’re celebrating the importance of inclusion and play and the positive connections it makes for all the diverse players around the world. Help us celebrate what everyone in our galactic community contributes to our galaxy! This weekend, team up with friends new and old in battles across the galaxy and get rewarded*: All players who log in during the Play to Give campaign receive the new ‘PL-2G Defender’ Battle Droid mini-pet. Plus, if players join with 1 or more friends in 1 million or more total group activities across the SWTOR galaxy, all players who log…
SWTOR: Pending Bug Fixes – GU 5.2.2
Here is a list of the bug fixes we can expect with Bioware has posted a list of bug fixes we can expect for patch 5.2.2. Hey folks, One of the things Keith mentioned in the Roadmap is that we want to work on enhancing Communication with you, especially around the future. As a part of that plan, approximately 2 weeks before each Game Update I will post a thread with a list of currently planned and confirmed bug fixes. Once that list is live I will post updates every few days as I get more information. This thread will become a living list of bug fixes that are slated for the next Game Update. A few important caveats: These are not the patch notes. Features, highlights, and the comprehensive list of bug fixes will be missing. This is not a comprehensive list of every bug fix in the patch. These…
SWTOR – Road Map 2017
BioWare released a new developer blog on what’s ahead in 2017. Check it out: Hi everyone, Our Star Wars™: The Old Republic™ Team has been very busy reviewing all the areas of the game and has built a vision that we are eager to share with you in this Roadmap. We gathered suggestions directly from our players and influencers, gained insights from comments on our forums and those of our fan sites, and received lots of feedback from conversations at our Cantina events! This SWTOR Roadmap offers insight into our direction for the game starting with our ‘Summer of SWTOR’ activities beginning June 13, 2017. Plus, the Roadmap covers all our plans including what areas of the game we are focusing on, areas targeted for quality of life improvements, and plans for overall gameplay changes. I have included a section about Communication and how we plan to keep you informed…
Changes to the Cartel Market — Tuesday May 30 2017
Here are the weekly cartel market items on sale for May 30 – June 6 2017. Remember you can support this blog by buying your cartel coins on Amazon via this link were you also will get a Exclusive Item [Online Game Code] New Items Price Helpful links GRAND EXPLORER PACK 500 Information from TOR FASHION DESERT WANDERER BUNDLE 2415 Items No Longer Available Helpful links BLACK AND WHITE DYE MODULE Information from TOR FASHION BLACK AND BLACK DYE MODULE Information from TOR FASHION WHITE AND WHITE DYE MODULE Information from TOR FASHION WHITE AND BLACK DYE MODULE Information from TOR FASHION WALKHAR TRICKSTER Information from TOR FASHION Price Change Old Price New Price Percent Change Normal Price Helpful links WARBOUND CRUSADER PACK 250 300 +20% 250 Information from TOR FASHION SUPERCRATE: WARBOUND CRUSADER PACKS 1185 1425 +20% 1185 Information from TOR FASHION HYPERCRATE: WARBOUND CRUSADER PACKS 5850 7020 +20% 5850 Information from…
Star Wars Galaxy of Heroes Game Update 5/23/2017
Here is the latest patch notes for Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes: New units: Fulcrum Ahsoka Daily login for June: Grand Moff Tarkin. For more information on his Empire faction pass, please see more below! Happy 40th Anniversary! Celebrate the 40th Anniversary of Star Wars: A New Hope with Double Drops! These events only last 24 hours, so be sure to make your way throughout the Cantina. For more information, please see the schedule when double drops are going to…well DROP below! 5-25 – Light Side (Normal and Hard) Nodes 5-26 – Dark Side (Normal and Hard) Nodes 5-27 – Galactic War, Mod Battles, and Mod Challenges Nodes 5-28 – Cantina Nodes 5-29 – Light Side (Normal and Hard), Dark Side (Normal and Hard), Galactic War, Mod Battles, Mod Challenges, and Cantina Nodes 40th Anniversary gift> You’ve all been waiting and it’s finally begun. It’s time to prepare for the…
Changes to the Cartel Market — Tuesday May 23 2017
Here are the weekly cartel market items on sale for May 23 – May 30 2017. Remember you can support this blog by buying your cartel coins on Amazon via this link were you also will get a Exclusive Item [Online Game Code] new Item Name price recon trooper 1440 Price Change Name Old Price New Price Percent Change Normal Price steadfast champion pack 200 250 +25% 250 supercrate: steadfast champion packs 950 1185 +24% 1185 hypercrate: steadfast champion packs 4680 5850 +25% 5850 armored woodland varactyl 1100 2200 +100% 2200 Available Again Name Price black and white dye module 750 black and black dye module 1400 white and white dye module 750 white and black dye module 750 Removed Name . credit flip . ziost guardian’s lightsaber
Does the Disney Approach Limit the Scope of Star Wars?
Since bursting into public awareness in 1977, Star Wars has been a gamer’s dream. Titles across various mediums have set standards in the gaming world, with fans given the chance to further their own perceptions of the fictional universe in their own homes. The original action figures from the 1980s sell for extortionate prices at auctions, while trading cards focused on Star Wars became so popular that there have been dozens of series produced. However, have these opportunities been dampened slightly since Disney took over the Star Wars franchise? Disney acquired the franchise in 2014 and acted quickly to announce plans to incorporate more elements of Star Wars into their famous theme parks. Other opportunities, though, seem to have been left out in the cold as Disney appear to have become over-protective in their bid to make Star Wars overly family-friendly. Without suggesting that Disney are looking to make Star Wars…
From Sci-Fi to Slots: How the Gaming Industry Fell in Love with Space
A long, long time ago in a galaxy that seems very far away now there were no video games. But in the late 70s and early 80s all that was to change – and sci-fi was the perfect fit for this bright new technology. For many the very first experience of playing a video game that didn’t involve a simple ping pong contest was Space Invaders. This was quickly followed by all manner of games from outer space including Asteroids, Galaxian and Missile Command to name just three of the most famous ones. Since then sci-fi video games have evolved out of all recognition with today’s most popular ones being complex, multi-player experiences that are as immersive as they are great to play. This perennial interest in sci-fi has also caught the attention of the online casino industry with sites like bgo utilizing it as a theme for a number…
Star Wars Dominates Mobile Gaming Market by Covering all Bases
Platforms such as Android and iOS (iPhone and iPad) control the bulk of the mobile market. Chances are, you or someone you know owns at least one device powered by one of those two platforms. No matter which platform you play on, there are a few commonly shared traits. More than likely you are playing using the touch screen only (i.e., not using a bulky Bluetooth controller accessory). You have Internet access either via cellular data or via local Wi-Fi. If you are reading this then you are obviously a Star Wars fan. Being a mobile gamer today and a fan of the legacy in a galaxy far, far away is a good thing to be. The question is, has it always been this good for fans of the story George Lucas started? Star Wars fans have some of the widest choices in games to play. From collectible card games…
Changes to the Cartel Market — Tuesday May 16 2017
Here are the weekly cartel market items on sale for May 9 – May 23 2017. Remember you can support this blog by buying your cartel coins on Amazon via this link were you also will get a Exclusive Item [Online Game Code] New Items Price Helpful links STEADFAST CHAMPION PACK 200 Information from TOR FASHION SUPERCRATE: STEADFAST CHAMPION PACKS 950 Information from TOR FASHION HYPERCRATE: STEADFAST CHAMPION PACKS 4680 Information from TOR FASHION CREDIT FLIP 480 Information from TOR FASHION Items No Longer Available Helpful links GRAND CRYSTAL PACK Information from TOR FASHION SATELE SHAN’S ARMOR SET Information from TOR FASHION EMOTE: NO BONES DANCE Information from TOR FASHION Items Available Again Price Helpful links ZIOST GUARDIAN’S LIGHTSABER 720 Information from TOR FASHION Price Change Old Price New Price Percent Change Normal Price Helpful links CZERKA CR-17 INCENDIA SPEEDER 450 1500 +233% 1500 Information from TOR FASHION 5-PACK: MAJOR EXPERIENCE BOOST 100 360 +260%…
SWTOR Cartel Pack Changes Coming with Steadfast Champion Pack on 5/16
The SWTOR Team over at Bioware Austin will be making changes to cartel packs in the near future. Starting with the Steadfast Champion pack, coming on May 16, the below changes will kick in. Hey folks, Currently, when you open a pack you will receive: Two items – New pack item(s) and/or Grand Chance Cube(s) Two misc. – Jawa Scraps and Companion Gifts Starting with the Steadfast Champion pack on May 16th, you will now receive the following: One new pack item One Grand Chance Cube Two misc. – Jawa Scraps and Companion Gifts Additionally, packs will now only contain Silver, Gold, and Platinum rarity items. What this change means is that you will more consistently get new pack items (since one is guaranteed in each pack) and you will have a much greater chance of getting Silver, Gold, and Platinum items than you did previously. Our plan moving forward…
Changes to the Cartel Market — Friday May 12 2017
Here are the weekly cartel market items on sale Friday May 12. Remember you can support this blog by buying your cartel coins on Amazon via this link were you also will get a Exclusive Item [Online Game Code] Items Available Again Price Helpful links GRAND CRYSTAL PACK 150 Information from TOR FASHION Price Change Old Price New Price Percent Change Normal Price Helpful links SPECIES UNLOCK: TOGRUTA 450 600 +33% 600 ASHFALL TAUNTAUN 450 2200 +388% 2200 Information from TOR FASHION MERCENARY CONTRACT: TREEK 2100 450 –79% 1995 Information from TOR FASHION CZERKA CR-17 INCENDIA SPEEDER 1500 450 –70% 1500 Information from TOR FASHION
SWTOR Roadmap Timing Update from Keith
SWTOR’s new game Producer Keith Kanneg took on the official forums today to provide an update on Game Update 5.2.2 coming mid June, as well as to explain why there is a delay to the promised Roadmap posts. Check it out below: ► Update on Roadmap | 05.09.2017, 04:07 PM Hey everyone, Wanted to provide an update on my first Producer Roadmap, but getting it published is taking longer than I anticipated. Partly my own fault, as my Dad came to visit and I took a few days off over the past couple of weeks to spend time with him. This ultimately slowed my progress but I am back in full swing now and pushing to get the roadmap completed. I honestly thought I would have had the roadmap done and communicated already, but, I realistically need more time to finalize it. Translated: That means end of this month, but with full intention…
Changes to the Cartel Market — Tuesday May 09 2017
Here are the weekly cartel market items on sale for May 9 – May 16 2017. Remember you can support this blog by buying your cartel coins on Amazon via this link were you also will get a Exclusive Item [Online Game Code] New Items Price Helpful links SATELE SHAN’S ARMOR SET 2132 Information from TOR FASHION EMOTE: NO BONES DANCE 240 Information from TOR FASHION Items No Longer Available Helpful links DEFIANT VENTED LIGHTSABER Information from TOR FASHION Price Change Old Price New Price Percent Change Normal Price Helpful links SPECIES UNLOCK: CATHAR 450 600 +33% 600 ERADICATOR’S WARSUIT 450 1440 +220% 900 Information from TOR FASHION SPECIES UNLOCK: TOGRUTA 600 450 –25% 525 ASHFALL TAUNTAUN 2200 450 –80% 2200 Information from TOR FASHION
Outer Rim Fan Film
You know how we love our Star Wars fan films but here’s one that stretches the imagination to show us what may have been happening to some people amidst the war between the Empire and the rebellion. While the main films focus on the action and all the heroes and villains there at ground zero, here’s a fan film that shows us what some everyday people might have been doing. Truth be told, many people living on the outer edge of the galaxy probably weren’t paying all that much attention to the battles going on. They were likely just going on about their daily business. Director Thomas R. Wood brings us the story of two doofuses who weren’t all that interested in the war going on around them. It’s a fun, humorous little short that’s been called the “Dude, Where’s My Car?” of Star Wars. The two friends are working…
May the Fourth Be With You!
It’s that time of year again! Can you believe it? May 4 marks “May the Fourth be with you”, an unofficial holiday for Star Wars fans everywhere. This is a day for celebrating all the things we love about Star Wars and there are so many wonderful ways to celebrate. You could have a movie marathon and watch all the movies, you could play your favorite Star Wars games, or go on a shopping spree for Star Wars goodies, to name a few. Major retailers like Walmart are having sales on Star Wars merchandise and you’ll find online shops like ThinkGeek doing the same. Another great thing about May 4th is there will be tons of awesome Star Wars deals. For example, Humble Bundle has a killer deal for you today. You can save up to 77% on Star Wars titles like the complete Star Wars Collection, Star Wars X-Wing…
SWTOR Producer Keith Kanneg’s update about long maintenance situation
Keith Kanneg had a rough star as new game producer for SWTOR. Yesterday he had to handle the first majoer issue since he started his job, as the BioWare team had to expand the maintenance window for Patch 5.2.1. Maintenance: May 2nd, 2017 | 05.02.2017, 02:46 PM Hey everyone, Wow, what a day trying to get everyone back in the game! As you already know, maintenance today has not gone as planned. So, I felt it was important to jump in and discuss what’s transpired and what’s going on. First, during our initial validation steps this morning, anyone using BitRaider to update the SWTOR client quickly discovered nothing was actually downloaded. This delayed the opening by about an hour. Second, as soon as we were ready to verify everything was working properly (around 11:30am CT), we found we couldn’t connect to the game and were receiving a Login Server is unavailable message. Unfortunately,…
Twitch Prime – AC-PT Walker promotion
Now through May 15th, Twitch Prime members can rule the galaxy with the ‘Eternal Throne Ultimate Pack’: Get all nine chapters of the latest Star Wars™: The Old Republic™- Knights of the Eternal Throne expansion and face one of the most dangerous families in Star Wars™ to take control and rule the galaxy! Jump into the action with a free Outlander Character Tokenand become a Level 65 Outlander, a veteran of the Great Galactic War. Command a team of hand-picked allies and decide who will live and who will die as you influence the galaxy for the light or dark side of the Force™. Intimidate your enemies inside your own AC-PT Walker Mount! Adept at gatherering of vital intelligence, the Alliance Combat Patrol Transport Walker Mount towers over enemies as you traverse hostile planets and dangerous terrains across the galaxy. If you’re not a Twitch Prime member, sign up for…